Health & Telehealth Guides

Health guides and telehealth tips, reviewed by Australian GPs.

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Can I get the contraceptive pill online in Australia?

Yes, an Australian GP can prescribe the contraceptive pill via telehealth. Here's what's involved, what checks are needed, and how bulk billing works.

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How does a telehealth appointment work?

A telehealth appointment is a video or phone GP consultation. Here's the step-by-step: booking, what to have ready, the visit itself, and what you get.

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Get a mental health care plan via telehealth

Yes, a bulk billed telehealth GP can author a mental health care plan for Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. Here's how it works and who is eligible.

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Can I get a specialist referral via telehealth?

Yes, a telehealth GP can write specialist and allied-health referrals. Here's how it works, what's covered, and how the Medicare rebate applies.

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Can I get a UTI treated via telehealth in Australia?

Yes, a bulk billed telehealth GP can assess and treat uncomplicated UTIs. Here's what's involved, when you need to be seen in person, and how it works.

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Can I get antidepressants over telehealth in Australia?

A telehealth GP can assess mental health concerns, start or renew antidepressants when clinically appropriate, and create a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients.

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Can a telehealth GP treat a sore throat?

A telehealth GP can assess a sore throat, prescribe antibiotics when needed, and issue a medical certificate. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients.

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Is telehealth free in Australia?

Telehealth is free for eligible Medicare patients when the GP bulk bills. Here's what's included, who is eligible, and what to check before booking.

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What can a telehealth doctor do? Bulk billed services

Wondering what a telehealth GP can actually help with? Here's a full breakdown of the services available via video or phone consultation in Australia.

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How to get a medical certificate online in Australia

Need a sick note for work or uni? Learn how to get a legitimate medical certificate online via bulk billed telehealth, what employers must accept, and how it works.

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Can you get antibiotics online in Australia?

Find out how to get antibiotics online in Australia via telehealth, which infections can be treated, and when pharmacist prescribing may be an option.

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Is Telehealth Bulk Billed in Australia? (Yes, if Eligible)

Yes — telehealth is bulk billed in Australia for eligible Medicare patients, but only some providers offer it. Here''s who bulk bills, and how to qualify.

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Can a telehealth doctor write a prescription in Australia?

Find out what medications a telehealth GP can prescribe in Australia, what cannot be prescribed online, and how eScripts work.

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How Much Does Telehealth Cost in Australia? ($0–$70, 2026)

Telehealth consults in Australia range from $0 if you're eligible for bulk billing to ~$70 private. Compare 8 major providers and how to qualify.

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How to get a repeat prescription online in Australia

A step-by-step guide to getting your repeat scripts via telehealth. Learn what medications can be prescribed online, how eScripts work, and how to get started.